Novartis Graduate Program

About Novartis

As a leading global medicines company, Novartis uses innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need. In their quest to find new medicines, they consistently rank among the world’s top companies investing in research and development. Their purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives. They use innovative science and technology to address some of society's most challenging healthcare issues. They discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. They also aim to reward those who invest their money, time, and ideas in the company.

Your role

At Novartis, every department in their organization embraces new technologies and this will be no different on your Graduate Development Journey. Your development is important to them and your blended learning journey will include face-to-face workshops as well as access to an online learning platform (Grad Passport) and other development initiatives that will help to embed your learnings into your roles as you progress through the program.

You will also undertake an innovative project that will forge the skills required to be a successful leader in the ever-changing world of work and provide you with further exposure to their business and their leaders.

Training & development

How can they continue to improve and extend even more people's lives? Novartis believes the answers are found when curious, courageous, and collaborative people are empowered to ask new questions, make bolder decisions and take smarter risks. Join their Novartis Graduate Program and help them reimagine medicine. The Novartis Graduate Program will challenge you to be the best version of yourself from the outset of your career, they value your diversity of thought and trust your ability to make things happen. They believe that when you don’t have to compromise who you are, you will dedicate your energies to reimagining medicine.

You will have exposure to their leaders from across the business, and access to a structured support community that will include buddies, mentors, and coaches. You will discover different areas of the business through a minimum of two rotations over the 18-month program and will embark on a Development Journey designed to challenge you both professionally and personally.

Benefits

The success of Novartis depends on the performance and dedication of their Group company associates. They strive to be an employer of choice that attracts, retains and motivates talented and performance-driven people in their affiliates around the world.

• Health and lifestyle services
• Access to fitness and corporate superannuation options
• Parental leave programs
• Insurance benefits
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Career progression

Novartis is committed to developing all people making sure that roles, which are critical for their organization and business, have the optimal support to deliver great value. They have comprehensive succession planning and development programs across different levels of the organization to build the right capabilities so that they can keep delivering on their purpose to reimagine medicine.

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Work life balance

Novartis, through its well-being program Energized for Life, takes a holistic approach to supporting them to be their best selves every day and everywhere. As they continue to move to a fully unbossed culture, Novartis gives them options and supports them to make the right decisions for themselves. Whether it is working more flexibly; considering alternative tools to sustain energy; taking time to look after their mind and body or considering how they make the most of their workspace. They have a modern activity-based working environment that allows them to constantly engage with individuals they wouldn’t normally in their day-to-day job. Read more.

Culture & vibe

Novartis wants to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where every one of them can be their best and true selves so that together they can discover more, reach underserved communities, and reimagine medicine. They’re building a culture that stimulates curiosity and promotes opportunities to learn from and embrace all of their diverse perspectives. They want their associates to be inspired, curious, and unbossed. This requires a safe and supportive working environment where they can discuss ideas, experiment, take risks, give feedback, and learn from their mistakes. Read more.

About you

To be successful, you will be an individual who is inspired by your purpose and feels empowered every day to be your best self. You will be an individual who is agile, unapologetically courageous, and tenacious in your pursuit of greatness. They are seeking graduates who are driven and who are genuinely curious about driving innovative ideas to produce better outcomes for their patients.

You will embrace operational excellence each day, understanding that the combination of innovation and excellence in commercial operations is at the core of what they do and allows them to make a difference in their society. At Novartis, they are fundamentally guided by their values. As a part of their Graduate Program, it is integral that your values align with theirs and these form the backbone of your career. You will be supported to achieve your professional and personal goals and prepare yourself to be a leader who can enable your own team to reach their full potential.

They are seeking graduates whose experience, knowledge, and passion align with the following streams:

• Commercial
• Medical
• Data & Digital
• People & Organisation
• Communications
• Finance & Operations
• Marketing

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly to Novartis.